diff --git a/src/com/blarg/gdx/entities/Entity.java b/src/com/blarg/gdx/entities/Entity.java
index 0d77ef8..b6ce4d3 100644
--- a/src/com/blarg/gdx/entities/Entity.java
+++ b/src/com/blarg/gdx/entities/Entity.java
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package com.blarg.gdx.entities;
 
 import com.blarg.gdx.entities.systemcomponents.EntityPresetComponent;
+import com.blarg.gdx.entities.systemcomponents.InactiveComponent;
 
 // Yes, this class SHOULD be marked final. No, you ARE wrong for wanting to subclass this.
 // There IS a better way to do what you were thinking of doing that DOESN'T involve
@@ -48,4 +49,8 @@ public final class Entity {
 		else
 			return null;
 	}
+
+	public boolean isInactive() {
+		return entityManager.hasComponent(InactiveComponent.class, this);
+	}
 }